PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lazlo Ofique (ranked 3147 p4p, 321 weight class) and Teppo Mansikka (ranked 4096 p4p, 405 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Ofique
vs
Mansikka

192 cm
20
250 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

198 cm
20
261 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lazlo Ofique!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teppo Mansikka!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mansikka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ofique paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mansikka has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ofique is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ofique looks to land a combination but Mansikka avoids it well.
Mansikka wants to counter with a clinch but Ofique pushes him away.
Ofique misses with a wild body shot.
Mansikka scoring well with a low kick there.
Ofique tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mansikka was well out of range. Poor timing from Ofique.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mansikka. Ofique does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mansikka looks to land a left hand but Ofique moved out of range nicely.
As Mansikka looks to move away, Ofique throws a big counter combo but Mansikka just gets out of the way.
Mansikka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mansikka shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ofique eats them both and turns towards Mansikka to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

It looks like Lazlo Ofique has been cut.
Ofique cracks Mansikka with a good jab.
Mansikka throws out a loose jab but Ofique uses good head movement to avoid it.

Ofique tries to sprawl but Mansikka drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ofique is trying to stand back up but Mansikka is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mansikka tries to pass to full mount but Ofique defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mansikka seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mansikka is continuing to stall.
Mansikka wants to free his trapped foot but Ofique is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mansikka is taking a breather. Ofique says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ofique is trying to stand back up but Mansikka is controlling him

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sloppy strikes from Mansikka. Those never looked like landing.
Mansikka wants to clinch.
Ofique is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mansikka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mansikka misses with a hook to the body
and Ofique counters with a left and a right that stings Mansikka.
Mansikka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ofique takes a swing at Mansikka's ribcage but misses.
Mansikka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ofique fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mansikka manages to avoid it.
Ofique throws a body punch but Mansikka moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ofique wants to clinch up but Mansikka keeps it at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Mansikka.
Teppo Mansikka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mansikka throws a body shot but no joy.

Mansikka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Ofique's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ofique misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Ofique.
Ofique is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ofique doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mansikka struggles to land a body shot inside as Ofique controls his hands.
Mansikka prevents Ofique from breaking the clinch.
Ofique stalling the fight.
Mansikka avoiding damage.
Mansikka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ofique has had enough of the clinch but Mansikka keeps him there for the moment.
Ofique lands a body punch.
Mansikka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mansikka struggles to land a body shot inside as Ofique controls his hands.
Mansikka looking to throw knees to the head but Ofique is blocking nicely.
A short uppercut from Mansikka.
Ofique misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ofique working aggressively here.

Mansikka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ofique takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mansikka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ofique is looking to wear down Mansikka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ofique showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mansikka.
Mansikka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Ofique clinches up with Mansikka and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teppo Mansikka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lazlo Ofique's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ofique on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mansikka lands with a hook. Ofique tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ofique swats away the attempt to clinch by Mansikka.
Mansikka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ofique swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ofique scores with a shot to the body.
Ofique has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ofique chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mansikka can pounce on him.
Ofique misses with a jab, cross combination.

Mansikka closes the distance and clinches.
Ofique swings wildly with an uppercut but Mansikka uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mansikka just leaning against Ofique, taking a breather.
Mansikka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ofique avoids it.
Mansikka throws an elbow that misses.
Ofique is trying to stall.
Mansikka blocks a body shot from Ofique.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ofique lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mansikka backwards.
Mansikka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ofique fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mansikka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ofiques head.
Ofique tries to throw a body punch but Mansikka avoids it by throwing Ofique back against the cage.
Mansikka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mansikka goes for a takedown attempt but Ofique pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lazlo Ofique is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mansikka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ofique moves away from the strike by Mansikka.
A counter left hand to the body from Ofique misses its target.
Mansikka doesn't manage to clinch there - Ofique circles away.
Ofique appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ofique cracks a nice hook into Mansikka's ribs.
Ofique wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mansikka misses the shot to the body.
Ofique wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mansikka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ofique manages to avoid it.
Jab from Mansikka.
Ofique has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ofique there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ofique misses with a wild body shot.
Ofique takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mansikka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ofique.
Mansikka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ofique misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mansikka.
Mansikka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mansikka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Ofique, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mansikka lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

Mansikka moves into the clinch.
Mansikka blocking some punches.
Ofique lands an uppercut.
Mansikka lands a nice shot to the body.
Ofique is trying to push Mansikka away but Mansikka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ofique lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Mansikka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mansikka avoids the body shot from Ofique.
Mansikka lands with an overhand left.
Ofique showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mansikka.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ofique shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mansikka avoids the body shot from Ofique.
Donk. Mansikka catches Ofique right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ofique throws a combination that misses

and Mansikka decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ofique's guard.
Mansikka prevents Ofique from getting back to his feet.
Ofique on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ofique tries to get out of the position.
Mansikka controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mansikka looking to pass the guard.
Mansikka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teppo Mansikka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lazlo Ofique's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Mansikka misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ofique counters with a right hand to the body.
Ofique fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mansikka manages to avoid it.
Mansikka keeps the fight on the outside.
Mansikka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mansikka scores with a hook to the body. Ofique takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mansikka lands with a nice combination. Ofique backs away looking to recover.
Sloppy strikes from Mansikka. Those never looked like landing.
Mansikka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ofique connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mansikka scrambles back to his feet.
Ofique tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mansikka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mansikka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Ofique was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mansikka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ofique looks to score with a jab to the body but Mansikka is just out of range.
Ofique throws a right and a left that Mansikka avoids nicely.
Mansikka throws a body punch but Ofique moves out of range.
Mansikka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ofique paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ofique. Mansikka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ofique throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mansikka wants to counter with a clinch but Ofique pushes him away.
Mansikka stalks Ofique and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ofique's face. Ofique staggers backwards, shaken.
Mansikka throws a body shot but no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Mansikka as he connects with a hook.
Ofique misses with a body shot.
Mansikka misses with a left hand
and Ofique counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mansikka thinking.
Mansikka throws a series of punches but Ofique moves out of range.
Mansikka moves in looking to clinch but Ofique pushes him off.

Mansikka gets a clinch.
Ofique tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teppo Mansikka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ofique stops a takedown attempt from Mansikka.
Mansikka is leaning against Ofique and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mansikka takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mansikka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ofique misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ofique misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mansikka misses with some punches.
Ofique blocks a body shot from Mansikka.
Ofique looking to slow down the pace here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right from Ofique.
Mansikka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ofique effectively controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mansikka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Lazlo Ofique's cut is getting worse.
Ofique has had enough of the clinch but Mansikka keeps him there for the moment.
A right hand to the body from Mansikka.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mansikka lands with a right to the head.
Mansikka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The referee calls for Mansikka to work.
Ofique lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mansikka tries for a takedown but Ofique manages to get underhooks.
Ofique wants to stall.
Mansikka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ofique blocking some punches.
Lazlo Ofique has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Teppo Mansikka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mansikka digs a right hand into Ofique's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ofique's gas tank.
Mansikka leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ofique misses with a punch to the body.
Mansikka looking to stall.
Mansikka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mansikka throws a head punch that misses.
Ofique looking to stall.
Ofique goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ofique misses with the head strike.
Ofique misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Teppo Mansikka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mansikka has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teppo Mansikka!
A relieved looking Teppo Mansikka thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.